Qiagen and CosmosID launch metagenomics analysis plugin
Qiagen and CosmosID have launched a plugin to support shotgun metagenomics and microbiome profiling.
Archives for November 28, 2016
Findings point to risk from saturated fats outside some reduction guidelines
Harvard-Unilever study confirms link between sat fats, heart disease & importance of reformulation
There is an association between intakes of individual saturated fats and the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new analysis of data that underlines the importance of switching out saturated fats for healthier alternatives.
MEPs oppose plant-based alternatives using meat terms
The battle over plant-based terminology has moved into the meat arena with two Italian MEPs calling for laws to prevent vegetarian alternatives from using names such as prosciutto and mortadella.
How should you communicate your CSR success stories?
French industry group ANIA has published a report with best practice tips for communicating corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and responsible marketing.
Nestlé KitKat trademark appeal against Petra Foods fails
The Court of Appeal in Singapore has reaffirmed Nestlé’s KitKat shape trademark is invalid and ruled Petra Foods’ Delfi Take-It bar cannot therefore infringe the mark.
Poultry import ban amid avian influenza outbreak in Denmark
Singapore, Japan and South Korea have stopped poultry imports from Denmark after an avian influenza virus (H5N8) outbreak affected the country’s entire poultry sector.
Zambeef enjoys second year of profit growth
African meat giant Zambeef has increased operating profit for the second year in a row, reporting a strong rise in trading figures to 30 September 2016.
MLA’s plan to use $150m from levy payers under fire
Meat and Livestock Australia’s (MLA) plan to use AU$150m from its members to install X-ray carcase grading technology is facing pressure from the Australian Beef Association (ABA).
Patience is a virtue when mastering China, Cosucra finds
Far East business is now getting “hot” for Belgian vegetable protein supplier Cosucra after five years of expanding in China.
CVD risks high among low income Pakistani adults on traditional diets: New research
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors including obesity and hypertension are highly prevalent among low income urban Pakistani adults – with those people following a traditional diet most at risk, a new study has found.
Phytosterol warning: Fat used in ‘lower cholesterol’ products impacts performance
The type of fat used as a carrier for phytosterol in fortified foods and drinks could have a major impact on the ability of the ingredient to lower cholesterol, according to a new meta-analysis of trials.
Yummex Middle East
Brazil candy firm Riclan calls for more African presence at Dubai tradeshow
Riclan candy company wanted to see more African firms and visitors at Yummex Middle East, part of Gulfood Manufacturing this year (November 7-9).
‘My grandmother always told me: ‘Don’t peel your apple, the best part is in the skin’
Smoothies turn to seeds to boost natural positioning
In an effort for products to appear as close to natural as possible, beverage producers are turning more and more to ingredients complete with skin, seeds and fruit flesh.
Temperature failings behind C. perfringens outbreak
Turkey prepared in an unpermitted kitchen was behind an outbreak of Clostridium perfringens at a 2015 Thanksgiving lunch, according to a study.
Food safety to feature at 2017 Process Expo
Process Expo and Food Safety Summit Conference & Expo have partnered to look at areas such as food safety.
Malted milk helps startup root cookies in nostalgia & be on cutting edge of current trends
The founders of startup Malt Shop Cookies are hoping to jumpstart their new ecommerce business by launching on Cyber Monday the online sale of their line of malted milk cookies before expanding into more traditional brick and mortar stores next year.
Another study associating saturated fat with heart disease prompts calls for healthier dietary patterns
The question of whether butter, as a stand-in for saturated fat, “is back” and safe to eat in large amounts or not is a false and distracting dichotomy in the ongoing debate about how to improve health and prevent heart disease with diet, suggests an...
Brazil meat sector welcomes Malaysia trade deal
Brazil's meat industry has welcomed a commercial agreement struck by their country’s government with Malaysia, that will encourage and enable Brazilian beef and chicken exports to the south-east Asian country.
Sports nutrition set for impressive Asia growth as products become ‘lifestyle choices’
The sports nutrition market picking up the pace in Asia Pacific and can look forward to long-term growth, writes Allied Market Research analyst Ravi Chawat.
Valio to sell lactose-free milk powder in China
Finnish dairy company Valio has started exporting lactose-free consumer milk powder to China.
High-fat teenage diet linked to mental disorders in later life
A high-fat diet may have consequences on mental health in later life, according to a recent mouse study. "A careful nutritional balance during this sensitive period is pivotal," says the lead researcher.
Pinnacle Foods liquidates Boulder Brands UK: 'We're focusing on the North American branded food business'
Pinnacle Foods has liquidated the UK operations of its gluten-free subsidiary Boulder Brands according to UK government records, and is now auctioning off the assets.
Dairy from cows fed GM feed is not ‘all-natural’, alleges lawsuit vs Dannon – but will it fly?
Has the FDA’s probe into ‘natural’ claims on food labels put a stop to the tidal wave of false advertising lawsuits engulfing food manufacturers? Not if a new complaint against Dannon is anything to go by, which also delves into the thorny issue of GMOs,...
More farm-related claims to appear on pack, Innova Market Insights forecasts
Now that clean label has moved on from being a trend to becoming “the new rules of the game,” Innova Market Insights predicts more brands will rely on 'farm to fork' claims and bucolic imagery as a differentiator.
'Great probiotic potential': Korean soy sauce contains bacterial strains with commercial promise
Three bacterial strains isolated from traditional Korean soy sauce show commercial potential as probiotics and starter cultures, say researchers.
Chinese astaxanthin wins EU novel foods approval
Competition is hotting up in the astaxanthin space, as Novel Food authorisation for BGG’s AstaZine line of natural astaxanthin ingredients marks the entry of a new player into the European carotenoid market.
China’s tiny baked goods category now ripe for foreign investment
Though its baked goods market is 125 times smaller than its counterpart in Europe, China still holds enormous potential for businesses exactly because of this low per-capita consumption.